Rafael Devers vs Manny Machado: Career Stats Comparison
Manny Machado has the better career line of the two, leading 11 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Rafael Devers has played 2017–present as a hitter; Manny Machado has played 2012–present as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Rafael Devers (2017–present) and Manny Machado (2012–present) — both broke in during the 2010s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Rafael Devers has 1,359 hits and 272 home runs through October 12, 2026; Manny Machado has 2,197 hits and 399 home runs through October 12, 2026. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Manny Machado, with 399 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rafael Devers, with .856 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .274.
- Who had more hits? Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.
- Who drove in more runs? Manny Machado, with 1,235 to Rafael Devers's 845.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Manny Machado, with 18,743 career PIV to Rafael Devers's 15,166.
- Who won more championships? Rafael Devers, with 1 World Series title to Manny Machado's 0.
Rafael Devers
Manny Machado
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rafael Devers and Manny Machado. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Rafael Devers and Manny Machado are still active — their totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Rafael Devers | Manny Machado |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,291 | Leads: 2,052 |
| At-Bats | 4,967 | Leads: 8,013 |
| Runs | 803 | Leads: 1,164 |
| Hits | 1,359 | Leads: 2,197 |
| Doubles | 324 | Leads: 418 |
| Triples | 13 | Leads: 18 |
| Home Runs | 272 | Leads: 399 |
| RBI | 845 | Leads: 1,235 |
| Walks | 539 | Leads: 739 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,247 | 1,577 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 118 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .274 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .348 | .335 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .508 | .480 |
| OPS | Leads: .856 | .815 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Manny Machado leads Rafael Devers 18,743 to 15,166 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Manny Machado played 15 seasons to Rafael Devers's 10, while Rafael Devers carries the higher per-season figure (1,517 to 1,250). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Rafael Devers — top 3 seasons by OPS
Manny Machado — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Manny Machado leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Rafael Devers owns OBP and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Manny Machado. PIV agrees: Manny Machado grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rafael Devers and Manny Machado careers compare
The two careers overlap from 2017 on, with both players still active. The table compares 1,291 games of Rafael Devers with 2,052 of Manny Machado across 10 and 15 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Rafael Devers's edges on the table are on-base percentage (.348 to .335), slugging percentage (.508 to .480), and OPS (.856 to .815). Rafael Devers struck out more than walked (1,247 to 539); Manny Machado struck out more than walked (1,577 to 739). Manny Machado was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Rafael Devers holds the edge, .508 to .480. Because Rafael Devers and Manny Machado are still playing, the totals above will keep moving through the season.
Rafael Devers vs Manny Machado: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Rafael Devers or Manny Machado?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Manny Machado leads Rafael Devers in 11 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Rafael Devers or Manny Machado hit more home runs?
- Manny Machado, with 399 to Rafael Devers's 272.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rafael Devers, with .856 to Manny Machado's .815.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Manny Machado, with 2,197 to Rafael Devers's 1,359.